“Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” My high school History Teacher, Tom Wilcox, didn’t originate that phrase, but he repeated it to us quite a few times during tenth grade. It stuck with me. I remember this phrase each and every time I have to teach something difficult from our [...]
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By: Stacey,
on 4/28/2008
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By: Stacey,
on 4/28/2008
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By: crystal driedger,
on 10/22/2007
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My husband got me a photography club membership for my birthday and I can hardly wait to give this "new art" a fair shot. Lately I've been exploring different ways to use my artistic eyes and while so far illustration seems to be my strongest suit it has improved how I see the world already. Keeping yourself flexible and open to new compositions, techniques and abilities is healthy and above all fun. It keeps you refreshed and helps avoid that "creative block" that can happen when you work too much (which a fair chunk of us seem to do).
Here's a little taste of the photography we played with this weekend while in a local corn maze for my birthday (photography by my husband, lighting by my sister, model: Me!). 
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This looks really cool! I I have no idea how this is done but it must of been fun.
That is SOOOO awesome! I really wish I knew more about photography as I think it's such an amazing tool and looks fun to use.
crystal - thanks for visting my blog and the nice comments! i really appreciate it! your work is wonderful and it looks like you are doing well with your art. congrats!